Calhoun County Superintendent of Schools Ralph Yoder announced that the Calhoun County School District (CCSD) is partnering with the City of Blountstown in its effort to recognize first responders, including law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, etc. throughout the month of October with a theme of Back The Blue. Each school and worksite in the CCSD is proudly displaying a blue wreath or bow to demonstrate the District’s full support of the “Back the Blue” initiative.

Calhoun County schools are going to participate through various ways. First responders will be invited to read to elementary classes. Principals have also been encouraged to invite first responders to share career experiences with our middle and high school students.

Additionally, throughout the month of October, Calhoun County Schools will offer first responders to have a free meal in our school cafeterias. This will allow our students to interact with and get to know first responders in our community.

At the last home football game on October 21 when BHS Tigers take on the Port St. Joe Sharks, any first responder in attendance will be recognized for their contributions to the safety and security of our community. All first responders are invited to come and participate.

Superintendent Yoder stated, “We applaud the City of Blountstown for spearheading this initiative and we are grateful for the opportunity to partner with them. Our students need to know and understand the important role that first responders play in Calhoun County.”